tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899606766246433608.post1279482147637640242..comments2023-11-08T12:09:20.020-05:00Comments on Prove Me Wrong: Debate TacticsJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10530680372103907969noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899606766246433608.post-81798687994327544962009-04-28T17:45:00.000-04:002009-04-28T17:45:00.000-04:00Just thought I'd throw in a bit more on Bob Dutko....Just thought I'd throw in a bit more on Bob Dutko. "Bob is the former National Press Secretary for Christian Coalition of America" (direct quote from his profile on the WMUZ webpage).<br /><br />He does accept tongues as being a current and viable gift of the spirit, as well as healing and prophecy (I just heard him explain his view on this in some detail the other day on his 4 PM pre-recorded show on AM 560).<br /><br />If you've ever heard his testimony he also claims to have had a lot of paranormal experiences before he became a Christian in his late teens. This includes his own "psychic" abilities that he believes were demonic in origin.<br /><br />Also, a girlfriend silently prayed for his irregular heartbeat to be cured and it was (he didn't even know she prayed).<br /><br />Etc., etc., etc.jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919478638199082315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899606766246433608.post-11076788096647734682009-04-28T09:37:00.000-04:002009-04-28T09:37:00.000-04:00Jon,
Koukl openly admits that he will use every t...Jon,<br /><br />Koukl <A HREF="http://apologetics315.blogspot.com/2009/01/book-review-tactics-by-greg-koukl.html" REL="nofollow">openly admits that he will use every trick in the book</A> to "bring people to Jesus." Not surprising to me that his radio show would seek to minimize opportunities for his listeners to accidentally hear a well-reasoned opposing viewpoint.Andrew T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07562402977211994270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899606766246433608.post-45116454650401683842009-04-28T01:41:00.000-04:002009-04-28T01:41:00.000-04:00On a separate topic...what would you say to someon...On a separate topic...what would you say to someone who said, yes, torture is unconstitutional but that disagreed that water boarding is torture?HispanicPundithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10220166238164432290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899606766246433608.post-89978031893961563622009-04-27T19:40:00.000-04:002009-04-27T19:40:00.000-04:00Also Craig has been doing it for 40 years. To eve...Also Craig has been doing it for 40 years. To even approach a tie with him in a debate is a staggering accomplishment. Combine with genius and he's obviously a tough customer. You may find the advice I linked to interesting, as they (as atheists) talk specifically about what makes him brilliant as a debater.<br /><br />Dutko's background? You know, I'm not too sure, except to say he's a young earth creationist. He's critical of the more extreme Word Faith types, but I'm not sure what he'd say about spiritual gifts. He believes healing occurs today, but he's not a name it claim it kind of person. I'd say that he's also just as dedicated to advancing Republicanism as he is Christianity. He's what you might call a typical Sean Hannity style partisan. Always advocating the party line.<br /><br />Smart as can be too. My problem with him isn't his brains but his knowledge. His arguments are based on bad information. I can tell he reads a lot of the drudgereport, onenewsnow.com, etc. Right wing sources. He'd benefit from reading some leftists. He'd get caught off guard by me less often if he did that.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530680372103907969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899606766246433608.post-45081734752308651932009-04-27T16:52:00.000-04:002009-04-27T16:52:00.000-04:00Hi Jon - one of the problems for someone debating ...Hi Jon - one of the problems for someone debating Bill is that, not only is he an excellent debater, but he's off-the-charts brilliant. No debating expertise or practice in debating can compensate for that. While being brilliant is not sufficient to do extremely well in a debate, it strikes me as necessary. <br /><br />On another note, I confess to never have listened to Bob Dutko. What's his background?<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />JohnJohn Piippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10629118383980527338noreply@blogger.com